Jed Adcock

[b_lions16]

'Becoming', Balony. :D
He's almost the same mould as them, a hard nut back pocket.

[Balony_pony16]

'Becoming', Balony. :D
He's almost the same mould as them, a hard nut back pocket.

he is nowhere near as hard as johnson though...the day adcocks barnstroms out of defense breaking 2-3 tackles on a regular basis I will have this conversation with you...until then forget about it ...lol

[b_lions16]

He's not a Chris Johnson...YET...OMGF...lol. :D
Johnson could break 10 tackles, swivle his way through the middle and kick a long goal, yes, he was a champ, but Jedda could match it...he's young...heaps of improvement left in him...and when he gets selected in the Team of the Decade in 2020, I'll be bringing this conversation up, Balone. :D

[Balony_pony16]

He's not a Chris Johnson...YET...OMGF...lol. :D
Johnson could break 10 tackles, swivle his way through the middle and kick a long goal, yes, he was a champ, but Jedda could match it...he's young...heaps of improvement left in him...and when he gets selected in the Team of the Decade in 2020, I'll be bringing this conversation up, Balone. :D

Oh, and Jed needs to knock out a irishman...lol

[b_lions16]

Where's Santanta?...Actually, he would beat Jed up considering what he did to Cloke...:D
Also needs to break someone's shoulder. ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I'll still put my faith in Jedda for a fight... I just can't go against the lions

[worbsy]

Chris Johnson was a better kick too :D

[Jedstheman]

better then johnson????? he has some work to do before we can make those comparsions



Different players Jono was better in the air than Jed and could also move foward and provide a taget who could kick baggs if needed comparing them to each other is unfair but if Jed can acheive half what Chris Johnson did in his career I will be more than happy:D

[Jedstheman]

Best player today for the lions in one sequence he chased down three port players in a row the third player being tackled by him and stopping a 1stQuarter goal the commentaters even said it was a super effort ............90% eff with his disposal and set up two goals with quick thinking and deft skill covered alot of the ground hence the 5 inside fiftys and 4 rebound fiftys 8 tackles 2 clearances along with the 30 disposals he gave us he has been in the best most weeks and our most consistent player this year perhaps .....................although soured by the loss today Jeds game gave me something to smile about:D

[lions_girl_4life]

Making him VC was a brilliant move - he has taken the pressure head on and shown us all why he makes a great VC and could very well be future Capt

[worbsy]

Our best for sure yesterday. He's a vital part of our future.

[christicehurst]

Best on ground and our white light against Port. He's looking the goods this year for the BLUM.

[Balony_pony16]

easily our best...give the guy double Pts in voting this week

[b_lions16]

God is this guy gunna contend for the B&F this year...I gave my bloody bet to the Josh Carr Screwer. Give yaself a pat on the back this week Jedda...the one of only a few that can hold their heads high.

[lions_girl_4life]

Richey boy can too.. THose heroics in the third were friggen amazing. But true Jedda was easily BOG for us.. He deserves his many props.

[christicehurst]

Big injury concern for Adcock - right knee issue and iced up and gone for the Geelong match

[christicehurst]

Looks like a ACL and he's likely to be gone for the season. More news in the near by future

[sweegs]

Damn, and ouch.

[christicehurst]

Jeds is gonna be real upset about this. We need Jeds Jr in!

[lions_girl_4life]

He looked real upset after the game, he was on crouches. I'm mainly worried that if we make finals, he would be very close to being vital to our midfield. We are one of the best teams in the comp to cover injured players most effectively, so we could fill in his spot but we could use him very much.

[worbsy]

This is tragic news... you could see how much pain he was in. Such a disappointment for our season and especially for Adcock...

Not to mention my dream team plans are now completely ruined!

[lions_girl_4life]

He just look so shattered that you wanted to hug him and make him feel better. But christ, I hope it isn't as serious as we think it is.

[christicehurst]

If it is serious then it's not good. We would have to move on and see how we can fill his spot. Gonna be tough

[lions_girl_4life]

We are doing that for Charmo and Berger. We did that for Merret and Patters. I'm sure we could do it for him but he would be the best person for his role. He looked in so much pain when he did it. You knew he was in a lot of pain when it happened because he is a tough nut but instantly he put his hand up, almost screaming, saying he needed help. I was doing my best trying not to swear while watching it. It didn't work.

[worbsy]

Maybe Collier to take his spot? He did alright tonight, and loves to run and take the game on. Can find it a bit too.

Im telling you it did NOT look good... he'll be on the sidelines for a while yet I'd think, probably the season which bloody sucks. He was in great form, and we needed him for finals.

[lions_girl_4life]

We aren't in the finals yet. (I'm not saying we won't - we have all the chances we could hope for but we haven't done it yet). But yes, we could have definately used him.

[b_lions16]

Magnet should be back for Jedda. And McGrath can have the odd run through the corridor cuz of his pace.

[lions_girl_4life]

Those were my thoughts pretty much

[Jedstheman]

Our Young champion was shot down in battle tonite it is certainly a very sad day in the house of Jed and it is an ACL injury the worst of the knee injuries I feel really sorry for him as he missed the 04 granny named as an emerency in that one and will surely miss the finals if we make it this year and we should...............he has been an important clog in the machine the last few years and deserves a crack at the finals as much as anyone the most I can hope for is that he does his rehab and comes back better with the hunger he displays now............... goodluck Jed my man crush will stay strong;)

http://www.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,,6715062,00.jpg

[lions_girl_4life]

He is shattered, you could tell when he came on screen. He has put his heart and soul into everyone of his games thisyear and this had to happen to him?

[Jedstheman]

Adcock to miss season

Sportal July 13, 2009, 1:44 pm

http://l.yimg.com/fv/xp/sportal/20090713/13/2809314582.jpg?x=292&sig=m_qFplAj94A8nABvqml67Q-- Sportal © [Enlarge photo (http://au.news.yahoo.com/photo/-/5721647/)]






The Brisbane Lions' horror run of injuries has continued with news vice-captain Jed Adcock will miss the rest of the 2009 AFL season with a knee injury.
Adcock sustained the damage to his anterior cruciate ligament in the opening minutes of his side's 43-point victory over Geelong on Saturday night.
The immediate prognosis was anything but upbeat and Lions coach Michael Voss confirmed on Monday that the inform utility would be on the sidelines for the rest of the year.
"He was likely to be out for the year and there is nothing to suggest that has changed," Voss said.
"He'll go through normal scans. What kind of procedure and who it is done by will all be spoken about in the next 24 hours."
Voss did not mince words when discussing how much of a loss Adcock's hard running and leadership would be.
"Individually he's been in fantastic form and to be able to have another rebounding defender when you've already got a few that are doing that role pretty well, it adds another dimension," he said.
"It was obviously pretty important to have him in that role, his leadership attributes he has displayed over the first half of the year have been outstanding."
"We'll miss that, but someone else has got to step up and do that roll, Tommy Collier we saw come into the side ... he has got to share a bit more responsibility in that area."
The loss of Adcock comes on the back of season-ending injuries to Jamie Charman, Bart McCulloch and Pat Garner.
Brisbane has also been forced to do without regulars Josh Drummond, Joel Patfull, Daniel Merrett, Troy Selwood, Bradd Dalziell and Matthew Leuenberger for significant periods of time.
Voss hinted Dalziell could make a long-awaited return to the side in this weekend's clash against Fremantle, but said ultimately he would not be stressing over injuries.
"We've just got to make sure we get someone to step up, as we've been able to do for most of the year and guys have taken on that responsibility."
"You know you're going to lose some from time to time ... they're not nice to have but you've got to make do with it."
Jared Brennan will return from suspension, but Voss suggested Travis Johnstone is likely to spend a number of weeks in the QAFL to regain confidence.


O.k he is gone for the year.......................... now if he gets a Staph infection like Burger and Brittian Did I am gunna Hurt someone

[b_lions16]

THE Brisbane Lions are considering sending Jed Adcock interstate for his knee surgery - potentially ending their association with St Andrews Hospital. Lions (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/club/0,27044,5016181,00.html) coach Michael Voss yesterday confirmed Adcock's knee injury was the worst-case scenario and would require a reconstruction.

However, the club's choice of surgeon or hospital was yet to be determined. It is understood a leading Sydney surgeon is being discussed.

"The prognosis is a season," Voss said of the timeframe for Adcock's recovery.

"We will go through the scans and determine what type of procedure, and then who it is done by will be discussed in the next 24 hours."

It is the first time the Lions have hinted there might be a shift away from St Andrews where assistant coach Craig Brittain has been bed-ridden for almost four weeks with a staph infection (http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25709743-10389,00.html).

Ruckman Matthew Leuenberger was also struck down by a staph infection following knee surgery at St Andrews.

While the hospital initially pointed the finger at the Lions' Gabba headquarters as the possible source of the superbug, the Lions have maintained a diplomatic silence.

The club took the suggestion seriously, calling in Queensland Health-recommended specialists to test the Gabba for bacteria.

The results have yet to be returned.

The club also employed a state-of-the-art fogging machine to sterilise the area.

St Andrews insists it has never had a staph problem and says Brittain and Leuenberger both contracted the bug elsewhere.

The Courier-Mail has had several calls from members of the public who claimed to have contracted a staph infection following surgery.

Voss did not use staph as a reason for the club's decision to explore new options yesterday.

"No, not at all. Part of the process is making sure we get the best available people for whatever surgery we have," he said.

"There is a number of different surgeries you can go with for ACLs now. depending on what type of injury it is.

"Our responsibility is to make sure we get the best, no matter who that is, so if it happens to be the one we use all the time then so be it - if it happens to be someone else then so be it."

Adcock's absence is a major blow to the Lions.

Although Voss sees it as an opportunity for a youngster such as Tom Collier or Pearce Hanley to cement a spot in the senior side, it is Adcock's leadership and experience that will be missed.

"His leadership attributes that he has displayed over the first half of the year were outstanding, so we will miss that," he said.

"He is obviously very determined, what he brings to our group is pretty important. His direction and his setting up has been critical to us."
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/story/0,27046,25776692-5016181,00.html

[Jedstheman]

Send him to Sydney for the op we don't want any hiccups like the other two how it happened twice has got me perplexed and scratching my head................... hygine is the key word doesn't say much about hospitals in Brissie eh?

[worbsy]

Totally agree, Jedda. So disappointed that he cops a reco, regardless..

[Balony_pony16]

I guess Adcock won't return until mid way into next season...That is a missed pre-season which won't help.

[Jedstheman]

I guess Adcock won't return until mid way into next season...That is a missed pre-season which won't help.

Not really he may miss the start of preseason about three months on his arse then he can start lite duties 5 months after running 7months after full training he be ready by Rd5 I reckons.

[christicehurst]

Poor Jeds :(

Not a great way to finish off a season. But I'm sure he'll be refreshed and firing like our Rucks next year

[Jedstheman]

Jed could be back in 6 weeks it was reported today no ACL knee injury it is a fracture that will not require an OP 6 weeks means this fine young gentleman of our great club could see finals action Stoked bloody stoked........Oh yeah got a bit carried away it also said at worst he would be rite to do a full preseason which is alot better than what we first throught again best news I heard all week:D:D

[Kenyon]

Great news on Jamie Charmans b'day.

[Jedstheman]

Great news on Jamie Charmans b'day.



Kenny I am doing cartwheels couldn't beleive it got to work and my Boss had cut the story out and stuck it on the wall first thing I saw today Bloody Lovedett

[Jedstheman]

Adcock avoids knee reco


http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/Jed246AA.jpg Injured Jed Adcock is consoled by Simon Black after the match
1:06 PM Thu 16 July, 2009
http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20F-J/Adcock_Rd1708_246a.jpg




By Jason Phelan 1:50 PM Thu 16 July, 2009

JED ADCOCK and the Brisbane Lions are breathing a sigh of relief after receiving news that the rebounding defender will not require a complete knee reconstruction.
Adcock, 23, fell awkwardly in the opening minutes of Saturday night's clash with Geelong and took no further part in the 43-point win after being helped off the ground in obvious pain.
Initial tests carried out by the club's medical staff pointed to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, which would have required corrective surgery that would have not only ruled him out for the rest of this season, but also a large portion of the next.
However, in a statement released on Thursday the Lions announced that scans had revealed a tibial plateau fracture of his right knee that will not require any surgery at all.
Adcock's expected recovery period of 10-12 weeks still rules him out of the club's 2009 campaign, but he is expected to be able to take part in the Lions' full pre-season program.
The loss of Adcock is a major blow to the Lions with the important defender playing all 15 games for the side this season and averaging just over 20 disposals per match.
The injury continues a wretched run for the club which has battled through the year with players of the calibre of Joel Patfull, Jamie Charman, Matthew Leuenberger, Daniel Merrett and Josh Drummond all spending significant time sidelined.



There it is :D

[b_lions16]

The Club wishes to advise that Lions Vice-Captain Jed Adcock will not require a full knee reconstruction after scans revealed that he has a tibial plateau fracture of his right knee which will not require any surgery.

The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for 10-12 weeks.

Adcock injured his knee during the opening quarter of last Saturday night's match against Geelong at the Gabba.
http://www.lions.com.au/tabid/5085/default.aspx?newsid=80772
Do youse think he can return this year?...Personally think he should get in the Squad provided we make Finals...but he should probs take Aug, Sep...then do off-season in Nov and Dec...and get back in Feb. :cool:

[Balony_pony16]

I am very happy that he will not miss pre-season...but hopefully he can return for the finals

[Kenyon]

Balony, are you talkin about the 2010 finals series? I like your confidence fella.

[worbsy]

He's gone for the year, but great news that theres no reco required.

[Jedstheman]

He's gone for the year, but great news that theres no reco required.
outside chance at finals bank it

[Balony_pony16]

Balony, are you talkin about the 2010 finals series? I like your confidence fella.

No this years finals...there is a very slight chance he may come good. But I am just happy he will be fit for Rd 1 next season

[Kenyon]

He's out for 6 weeks, then he would commence training so it would take several weeks to regain fitness. If the sunnycoast season is over he hasnt the luxury of some match time so all that said I doubt we'll see him in the finals (we gotta make them first)

[Jedstheman]

He's out for 6 weeks, then he would commence training so it would take several weeks to regain fitness. If the sunnycoast season is over he hasnt the luxury of some match time so all that said I doubt we'll see him in the finals (we gotta make them first)


Agreed on that.................. but still there is an outside chance you no some of these guys are quik healers I have seen guys come back after three weeks with the same injury it all comes down to rehab but I hear your Piont Kenny a valid one at that

[Spanner]

If Jed can get fit in time for finals, that would be a miracle. But not an unwelcome one. While I'm all for optimism, perhaps this is the instance where we err on the side of caution. That way, we can be pleasantly surprised if he does get up.

[Jedstheman]

If Jed can get fit in time for finals, that would be a miracle. But not an unwelcome one. While I'm all for optimism, perhaps this is the instance where we err on the side of caution. That way, we can be pleasantly surprised if he does get up.



Spanner bingo.............. not an unwelcomed indeed I guess I am just being greedy wanting him back for finals just think he deserves it a little more than others as when he started out we were winning flags and losng them aswell hahahaha bloody Port.............. and though he witnessed first hand what it was he was not involed in it then has slogged away over the last four years turnes himself into one of our better players and geting a leadrship role to boot only to fall short at teh final hurdle

[b_lions16]

The last few days have been full of mixed feelings for me.

It all started early in the first quarter of last Saturday night’s match against Geelong at the Gabba when my right leg got caught in a tackle just in front of the team benches.

I immediately knew that something was seriously wrong.

The pain in my knee was excruciating and I motioned to the team medicos to take from the field straight away.

After a bit of examination on the boundary, it looked as though I might have injured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in my knee which is never good news.

It all seemed to happen so suddenly and I certainly feared the worst.

While I was still digesting what had just happened to me, I couldn’t help but get caught up in the actual game itself.

The team really fought hard against a Cats team which was missing a few key players and ended up running out 43-point winners. The result was almost a 23-goal turnaround from when we played them last time.

What was most impressive was the way the guys maintained their intensity for the entire match and really pressured the Cats almost into submission.

When the final siren sounded, I couldn’t help but feel a great sense of excitement of what my team-mates had achieved. But post-game it began to sink in that I could possibly require surgery that could keep me out for an extended period of time.

I had the scans on my knee on Monday around lunchtime and played the waiting game for the next couple of days.

I had almost resigned myself for the worst but made sure I remained positive around the Club so as not to put a downer on any of my team-mates who were busy preparing for this Saturday night’s Fremantle clash.

ACL injuries generally require a full knee reconstruction which can sideline you for up to 12 months. A number of my team-mates have undergone the surgery over the past few years and I know the battles they faced when trying to rehabilitate over such a long period of time.

The scans returned on Wednesday and showed that there was no damage to my ACL – rather I had a tibial plateau fracture in my knee.

This meant that I wouldn’t require any surgery. However, I still have to use crutches for the next few weeks and will be sidelined for around three months.

It’s bittersweet news I guess because while I’m bitterly disappointed to be missing the end of the season and the possibility of playing finals, the outcome could have been much worse.

I think it’s fair to say that a return late in 2009 is still highly unlikely, but you never quite know.

My focus will be on getting the knee right and helping out around the Club in any way that I can.

The guys have put in a lot of hard work to get to where they are at the moment and there is a definite possibility that we could play in September for the first time in five years.

Even if I’m not playing alongside them out on the field, I want to at least feel as though I am part of it.
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/80839/default.aspx

[lions_girl_4life]

This bloke is such a good guy. It couldn't have happened to a worse guys for it. But I love the frame of mind he is going for. It's not the whiney "Poor me, feel sorry for me!' but the team spirited one. Deserves his claps for that alone.

[b_lions16]

BRISBANE Lions vice-captain Jed Adcock refuses to give up hope of playing again in 2009.
Adcock's season looked over when he was carried from the field in the opening minutes of Brisbane's win over Geelong on July 11.
Initial fears he would need a knee reconstruction were put to rest when scans revealed a broken leg. The injury usually requires a three-month rehabilitation.
But the 23-year-old hopes to return in the first or second week of finals, should Brisbane qualify.
Playing finals is a strong lure as the midfielder is yet to taste September action since his debut in 2004.
"I had a little jog on Monday so I am probably about three weeks ahead at this point in time. A few people have been surprised with how quickly it has healed," Adcock said.
"A lot of things need to go right and it's a long way to go . . . I'd imagine if I play again, it will be in the finals.
"The first two days it was hard because everyone was telling me it was an ACL, so I was looking at missing this year and the first half of next year, including the pre-season.
"After I found out it was 'only' a broken leg my spirits lifted remarkably.
"They tell you its a 10-12-week injury but if you work hard, maybe it's an eight or nine-week injury and you are playing finals.
"You can't give up hope. You have to hang on to something especially when you
work so hard from October.
"You don't want to have finals taken away from you so you hold on to anything you can with both hands."
Adcock has not been idle. He has been helping assistant coach Justin Leppitsch with the team's defensive unit and sitting in the coaches' box during games.
As a leader, Adcock said it was his responsibility to remain upbeat and involved.
"People look up to you to set the standard and lead by example. You have to be doing the right things at the right times so people can follow," he said.
"I'm not sure if (coach Michael) 'Vossy' has liked having me up there in the box but hopefully I can get up there again. I have a look at our defensive structures and put my two bobs in with 'Leppa'. He has been fantastic.
"I also try to pop in and have a chat to Vossy every week and see how the young blokes are going, too."
Meanwhile, ruckman Jamie Charman has been told by surgeons he will not be right to play again this season. http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/story/0,27046,25900542-5016181,00.html

[Jedstheman]

16 I just got the paper and can you imagine the smile on my face when I saw that he started running monday I'm telling ya if he can get back for finals it will be a huge plus for him and the team and it has put me in good spirits untill saturday nite maybe;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I did the exact same thing. I was reading and I just suddenly had this huge grin on my face.

[worbsy]

16 I just got the paper and can you imagine the smile on my face when I saw that he started running monday I'm telling ya if he can get back for finals it will be a huge plus for him and the team and it has put me in good spirits untill saturday nite maybe;)

Gee I wish that would happen. The side is missing him SO much, his injury really has stalled our season IMO.

[Jedstheman]

Will be back week one of the finals Bank it he is back training with the team and Worbs we have missed him dearly and we have stagnated since this Champion was struck down but now that he will be back I am Bloody Loving-ett .

[lions_girl_4life]

Bloody awesome! We need his run

[worbsy]

Will be back week one of the finals Bank it he is back training with the team and Worbs we have missed him dearly and we have stagnated since this Champion was struck down but now that he will be back I am Bloody Loving-ett .

Listed as 5-6 on the injury list I think...

[lions_girl_4life]

But sometimes they put bigger numbers on the injury list than truth

[Jedstheman]

Listed as 5-6 on the injury list I think...

Worbs Jay.Brown was the fella who said Jed would be back in the first week I rekon we can bank it

[blackyismyboy]

If any there was a time where we needed him it'd be the finals. Can't wait to have him back!

[Kenyon]

You'd want a couple of Sunnycoast games under his belt first

[blackyismyboy]

I read in the paper that him and Berger will probably play with the Reserves in their finals.

[lions_girl_4life]

But then again, if we named a full strength side from our players, like the team you want in finals, he would be in it.

[Jedstheman]

Listed at 2 weeks but I reckon he will line up for Sunnycoast this week or next at the latest don't be surprized to see him on the plane to Sydney with his boots packed:D

[blackyismyboy]

Listed at 2 weeks but I reckon he will line up for Sunnycoast this week or next at the latest don't be surprized to see him on the plane to Sydney with his boots packed:D

I really hope you turn out to be right! :D

[Kenyon]

Wouldve thought he'd need at least 2 weeks at Sunnycoast?

[Jedstheman]

Vossie said the two of them will return for Sunnycoast this week or next in the paper today surprised 16 did not post it yet;) guess I was rite again

[worbsy]

Wouldve thought he'd need at least 2 weeks at Sunnycoast?

If we lose to Port I wouldn't be surprised to see Adcock back for rd 22. Actually, even if we beat Port so that he has a game under his belt heading into finals.

[Balony_pony16]

If we lose to Port I wouldn't be surprised to see Adcock back for rd 22. Actually, even if we beat Port so that he has a game under his belt heading into finals.

I agree... he will need a game under his belt before our 1 final

[blackyismyboy]

Voss was saying two games before he'll play, but I wouldn't be surprised if he plays really well in the reserves that he's picked in rd22.

[Jedstheman]

Voss was saying two games before he'll play, but I wouldn't be surprised if he plays really well in the reserves that he's picked in rd22.

In the goldcoast bulliten today it said Jed will be a shock inclusion for the Rd22 game Vs the swans he will maybe play this weekend for sunnycoast bloody lovett:rolleyes:

[Jedstheman]

Just watched him training looks fine........................ SunnyCoast this week for sure bloody hope Burger runs out there aswell

[lions_girl_4life]

Bloody awesome news.

[Jedstheman]

Will play atleast half a game for sunnyside this week it has been reported.

[lions_girl_4life]

Brilliant, give him two weeks to get back into his footy mind and have him back for finals.

[Kenyon]

Yep, great news, pity we dont have the selections to back it up! Dalziell in the Sunnycoasters? Roe languishing?

[b_lions16]

Jed & IceBerg to play in the TWOS this week...and we'll see Jedda on field by Round 22. :D

[Kenyon]

It's fanciful 2 think that they'll both go straight back into the seniors 16?

[b_lions16]

It's fanciful 2 think that they'll both go straight back into the seniors 16?
IceBerg won't because of his experience...but Jedda will, IMO. ;)

[b_lions16]

The Club will have plenty to prove this Saturday night when we play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.

Less than two months ago, we played them at AAMI Stadium and copped one of our worst defeats of the season.

Even though we were within seven points at three-quarter time, the final margin of 48 points more accurately reflected the difference between the two sides on the day.

What’s more, they were able to get under our skin by taking the game to us both physically and mentally.

Daniel Rich was one guy who saw stars after being on the receiving end of a huge bump from Troy Chaplin. Daniel didn’t take much further part in the game while Chaplin was later suspended for a couple of weeks by the AFL Tribunal because of the incident.

They also managed to ‘bully’ us mentally which directly resulted in a few undisciplined acts from our end.

We made basic skill errors, gave away a few careless 50 metre penalties and of course there was Jared Brennan’s uncharacteristic headbutting of Josh Carr off the ball which cost him a week on the sidelines.

Jared is one of the nicest blokes you would ever meet and has a relatively quiet and care-free demeanour. It was therefore surprising to say the least to see him lash out at Carr who had obviously been getting stuck into him all afternoon.

There is always plenty of niggle and backchat in every opposition you play against and Port Adelaide happens to be one of the best at giving it out.

I’m certainly not condemning such tactics because every club uses them. It’s within the rules and a huge part of our game. If you can get the desired reaction out of your opponent - you are probably already half way to winning that contest.

Coping with that sort of attention is something that the team will have to deal with again this Saturday night. But I think we have learned the lessons from our past encounter.

While it’s important we stick up for ourselves and our team-mates, we also need to be more proactive in dishing out our own type of pressure for Port Adelaide to try and combat.

It’s obviously easier said than done and the Power will be fired up to win this match to reclaim their spot back inside the top eight.

Although we have already sewn up a place in September, it is critical for us to get a win on the board this week to gain some momentum and strive for the highest position available in the Finals.

We certainly don’t intend to just limp into our first Finals Series in five years and enjoy the experience - we want to win.

Historically, teams that have been successful in the Finals generally head into September with winning form and confidence which makes this Saturday night a very important match for us.

It could potentially be our last home game for 2009 as well, so hopefully all Lions members and supporters can get behind us and help create a Finals-type atmosphere at the Gabba.

On a personal note, my knee rehab has come along quicker than expected and I am hoping to have a run with the Reserves on Saturday afternoon. Should the knee pull up okay, I’ll certainly be aiming to get back into the senior side before our 2009 campaign ends.
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/83191/default.aspx

[Kenyon]

He would have to show a bit at Sunnycoast - Dalziell only needs to prove that his disposal is up to scratch to get a game!

[lions_girl_4life]

But I reckon Vossy would pick a VC before Magnet

[Jedstheman]

News

Adcock figures in finals run


http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/Adcock_Rd609_246a.jpg Lion Jed Adcock is on track to make a surprise return against the Sydney Swans next week






By Michael Whiting 12:40 PM Fri 21 August, 2009
BRISBANE Lions vice-captain Jed Adcock could make an unexpected return for the side's clash with the Sydney Swans in round 22 if he gets through an AFLQ hit-out this weekend.
Barring any last-minute hiccups, Adcock will be joined by emerging ruckman Matthew Leuenberger in the Lions reserves' game against the Western Magpies on Saturday.
Just six weeks ago, Adcock's season seemed finished by a knee injury while Leuenberger's return from knee surgery and a post-operative staph infection makes this his first game since round three.
The fitness of both players, along with tagger Troy Selwood (neck), small forward Rhan Hooper (hamstring) and running defender Pearce Hanley (hamstring), is a timely boost for a Lions side that has gone three weeks without a win.
Coach Michael Voss said Adcock was playing reserves this week "to get his eye in".
"We toyed with playing him back in seniors but we think realistically to give him the best chance to come back is probably better through reserves," he said.
Voss said Leuenberger was likely to need more time in reserves because he had been out for a longer period, but had not ruled him out of AFL finals contention if things went well.
"We've got Rhan back, we've got Pearce back, so those particular players give us some genuine run," he said. "We talk about freshness, they're fresh and raring to go.
"You should see Jed. He's going to rip a few people's heads off at the moment."
While the Lions have had diabolical finishes to seasons since 2005, Voss believes they are in good shape to buck that trend.
They have lost to Collingwood, drawn with Essendon and lost to the Western Bulldogs in the past three weeks, but Voss suggested it was more a reflection of the opposition.
"I think we're in really good shape. I think we've managed the group really well so I don't think they're tired at all," he said.
"We've got more players coming back and playing so I'm not concerned at all. We've been able to manage quite carefully to the back half of the year and what is more the step-up in intensity. We haven't made that step-up yet in the last two or three weeks.
"We've played against some good opposition; Collingwood, who are a genuine top-three team, we've played against the Bulldogs who are a genuine top-four team and we've played Essendon who have knocked off the top side.
"We have played some sides that have been in genuine form, so if you look at that as a form comparison, maybe we're not as far off as what people think."
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Love the bit where Vossy says "You should see Jed"He is ready to ripp heads off................................ also makes me think Hooper will play Vs the Swans............... now to all you who said Jed would not be back for the Home and away season how you like them apples ?Vossy nearly played him against Port this week lovett bloody lovett can not wait to see him playing he is a reason we had a great first half to season he he has earnt the rite to be playing finals and funny thing is we have missed him down back if he did not get injuried he would be a chance For AA BP spot IMO.

[lions_girl_4life]

When I saw the injury, it looked really bad, his season did seem over. I can't get over the fact he might be back in the pride against the Swannies

[lions_girl_4life]

BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jed Adcock may have played his last game for the season after being ruled out of the club's final round clash with the Swans at the SCG on Saturday night.
Adcock played an encouraging half of football in the reserves last weekend after six weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury but he did not pull up well after the game.
Voss said Adcock would be rested from the reserves this weekend, which would most likely rule him out of the Lions' first final as well.
“He hasn’t come out of the game as we would have liked last week so he won’t come into the team,” Voss said.
“We’ve just got to make sure that we get some more fitness into him.”
Ruckman Matthew Leuenberger is in better shape and is not far away from a recall.
Leuenberger played in the reserves last weekend on the wing, and will play in the ruck this week pushing for a spot in the first week of the finals.
Voss will bring Lachlan Henderson in to replace Daniel Bradshaw at full-forward.
Henderson has been in top form in the reserves for several weeks, booting six goals last weekend, but he’s expected to play in a number of positions.
“Part of Lachlan is being able to play in a variety of different positions so even on the weekend we want him to spend time forward, we want him to spend time back,” Voss said.
“The trick is going to be that our other forwards have got to be able to join in the party and get a few goals.”

Voss doesn’t see the Swans game as like a final, even though a win guarantees the Lions a home final at the Gabba next weekend.
“We haven’t finished the job,” Voss said.
“We finish with a really big task and we play a very good team who operate exceptionally well.”
“We played them in round three and we worked well as a team and that’s what got us the victory so hopefully we can do the same.”
Voss says the Swans have a special culture and team ethos he wants the Lions to emulate.
He says that with the emotion of Sydney farewelling Michael O’Loughlin, Jared Crouch and Leo Barry, the Swans will actually start favourites.

Shit!

[Jedstheman]

Season Highlights
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif29 disps (10 kicks 19 hballs) and 8 tackles in Rd 14 48-pt loss to Port Adelaide (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4209) at AAMI Stadium (4 Jul 2009)
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif26 disps (14 kicks 12 hballs), 8 marks and 4 tackles in Rd 13 55-pt win over Melbourne (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4203) at the Gabba (27 Jun 2009)
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif30 disps (22 kicks 8 hballs), 11 marks and a goal in Rd 10 18-pt win over North Melbourne (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4216) at Etihad Stadium (30 May 2009)
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif27 disps (15 kicks 12 hballs), 10 marks and 6 tackles in Rd 9 16-pt loss to St Kilda (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4237) at Etihad Stadium (24 May 2009)
http://img.footywire.com/afl/img/dot.gif25 disps (15 kicks 10 hballs), 4 marks, 12 tackles and a goal in Rd 3 33-pt win over Sydney (http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_match_statistics?mid=4161) at the Gabba (11 Apr 2009)

[Jedstheman]

He is back:D................. and don't expect any half stepping efforts from this true champion against the dogs this week truely deserves his first finals game.

[christicehurst]

He is back:D................. and don't expect any half stepping efforts from this true champion against the dogs this week truely deserves his first finals game.

Never heard of this bloke, what team does he play for? ;)

[dannigirl lionheart]

Its great having Jed back :)

[Jedstheman]

Jed Adcock return boosts Brisbane Lions in AFL finals clash with Bulldogs

Andrew Hamilton | September 11, 2009 12:00am

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HE'S BACK: Brisbane Lions star Jed Adcock is set to tackle the Western Bulldogs.


JED Adcock put himself through a gruelling solo pre-season style rehabilitation regime with daily training sessions in his desperate bid to return to the Lions side for the 2009 finals.
There was no radical treatment, just old-fashioned hard work that allowed Adcock to shave six weeks off his expected recovery time and force his way into the Lions' side for tonight's knock-out semi-final against the Bulldogs - it will be his first senior game since breaking his leg in the 43-point round 15 win over Geelong.

He has played just half a game in the reserves, just six weeks after the injury, but coach Michael Voss has no qualms about his fitness because of the extreme measures he underwent in order to regain and then retain his fitness while his leg healed.

He joins Josh Drummond and Tim Notting as one of three changes to the side that defeated Carlton at the Gabba last week.

"They are right to go," Voss said of Adcock and Drummond, who will both go into the game with question marks over their fitness despite the coach's brave face.

Jason Roe and Cheynee Stiller were dropped and Scott Harding was unavailable because of a foot injury.

When Adcock limped off the Gabba in round 15, the Lions thought he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, which would have ended his year and wiped out half of next season also.

But after extensive scans it was discovered he had broken a bone and would be recovered in time to join the side for pre-season training in October.

Once he heard he didn't require a knee reconstruction he was determined to shave time off his anticipated recovery period in a bid to join his teammates in the finals. He returned in the reserves in round 21 and would have been on track for the round 22 clash with Sydney but pulled up sore and his comeback was temporarily delayed.

Voss last night downplayed any suggestions that selecting Adcock was a risk.

"It is not really a gamble, he is actually quite fit because he has been running around for quite a while," Voss said.

[worbsy]

I'm just happy he finally gets to play a very well deserved finals match. I was gutted when he got injured and thought be would miss the season. Not any more!!

[lions_girl_4life]

BRISBANE LIONS defender Jed Adcock and Adelaide onballer Michael Doughty are free to play the opening round of 2010 after the AFL's match review panel took no further action on strong tackles laid by the pair during last weekend's semi-finals.

Adcock's tackle of former teammate Jason Akermanis in the second quarter of Friday's 51-point win by the Western Bulldogs over the Lions was assessed by the panel, who deemed that Akermanis had possession of the ball when Adcock laid the tackle, and that Adcock's tackle was not unreasonable as he would not have seen the ball spill free.

Similarly, Doughty's tackle on Collingwood onballer Alan Didak in the first term of Saturday's five-point win by the Magpies over the Crows was not considered unreasonable as the ball spilled free as Doughty tackled Didak.
BRISBANE LIONS defender Jed Adcock and Adelaide onballer Michael Doughty are free to play the opening round of 2010 after the AFL's match review panel took no further action on strong tackles laid by the pair during last weekend's semi-finals.

Adcock's tackle of former teammate Jason Akermanis in the second quarter of Friday's 51-point win by the Western Bulldogs over the Lions was assessed by the panel, who deemed that Akermanis had possession of the ball when Adcock laid the tackle, and that Adcock's tackle was not unreasonable as he would not have seen the ball spill free.

Similarly, Doughty's tackle on Collingwood onballer Alan Didak in the first term of Saturday's five-point win by the Magpies over the Crows was not considered unreasonable as the ball spilled free as Doughty tackled Didak.

[blackyismyboy]

Good result. He didn't deserve to be suspended or fined.

[b_lions16]

Jed Adcock: Was sorely missed when he was injured in round 15 because he returned to his best form after a lean 2008. His leadership was also a factor. Rating: 6.5

[worbsy]

Great year, disappointing finish. He was a big factor in getting us to play finals again, so well done to him. Hope he can back it up again in 2010 when we can push even further into premiership contention.

[Jedstheman]

I am coming out now calling an AA backpocket spot for this champion of our great club for the upcoming season he should be over the knee injury well and truely now did anyone notice that he did not kick the ball at all in the second semi 10 handballs clearly underdone and could not kick without being in pain me thinks but deserved a finals appearance alot more than some of the Hacks that could have been called in...... 2010 year of the Jed;)

[lions_girl_4life]

Agree with you on that front Jedda, big year from our VC coming up. Stay tuned.

[Jedstheman]

http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/clubs/lions/training_adcock-c.jpg


Preseason Jed is looking good

[christicehurst]

He's looking ok :)

[b_lions16]

That photo was from 2 years ago I think...or last year...because we've changed the training tops...lol. But if it makes you happy to see Jed fit, then, suit yourself. :D

[b_lions16]

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Brisbane+Lions+Training+Session+ChyZy6V-4fJl.jpg
^ For everyone's, (especially Jedda's :D), enjoyment ^

[Jedstheman]

Nice Photo good to see him kicking a ball last game he played Vs the Doggies 10 freakin hand balls looks well and truely over the injury that ruined an otherwise outstanding 2009 he should be back to his best me thinks and will be a vital cogg in our defence and onball division come the season proper

[b_lions16]

Nice Photo good to see him kicking a ball last game he played Vs the Doggies 10 freakin hand balls looks well and truely over the injury that ruined an otherwise outstanding 2009 he should be back to his best me thinks and will be a vital cogg in our defence and onball division come the season proper
Take your punt, Jedda...All-Australian? Back pocket or midfield?

[Jedstheman]

Pocket for mine will see onball time as will most who don't play KP these days.Defence is where he has dominated so far.

[christicehurst]

He's more likely to earn a AA in the back pocket than midfield.

[Jedstheman]

Yeah Chris it is something worth debating but some round here think he will see more time threw the middle that maybe so but his best games have been played out of defence thus far he has been good in the middle but yet to dominate and show good form over more than a 2 or 3 week period where down back he wins the chocolates most weeks in either A/shutting out his man completly or B/providing excellent rebound and attack out of the back half to the centre or C/when he is on fire and it is both section A and B;)

[b_lions16]

In 2007, his breakthrough year, he played mostly through the middle. But I reckon he'll play a sorta Luke Hodge role. Rotating through the middle with either Drummond or McGrath to make his worth in both positions. IMO, it's going to be the half-back flank where he'll thrive.

[Jedstheman]

Trained the house down yesterday looks over that nasty injury from last year and seems to be in tiptop shape at the moment............. I watched Jed for alot of yesterdays session and he didn't miss a target and was perhaps the most vocal of all players in the practice match.................. he played in the pocket and quarter backed the blue team otta of defence with flawless disposal poise and guile I see a huge year coming from him

[lion4life]

TI watched Jed for alot of yesterdays session

Of course you did Jedda ;)

[lions_girl_4life]

I am so excited to see him back at top form, I'll be honest in saying, he wasn't as fit as we really wanted when he came back, and he is a leader out the club, and having him out there in any shape or form is good.. But he will lift this year, I can feel it

[Jedstheman]

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[Jedstheman]

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[Jedstheman]

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[Jedstheman]

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[Hayley]

http://i49.tinypic.com/2ik4oax.png

[christicehurst]

http://www.brisbanelionsunited.com/adcock.jpg

[lions_girl_4life]

Lol at how Jed's eyes are closed but nice pic

[b_lions16]

I have to ask you this, Chris...

...How tall are you? :D

[christicehurst]

I have to ask you this, Chris...

...How tall are you? :D

I don't know why? lol

[Jedstheman]

Jed was a little quite yesterday played well but he has set such high standards I guess I just expected more...............No dis-respect to "The Strawberry Sledge Hammer" But why wasn't Jed in the centre for the coin toss?

[b_lions16]

http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/clubs/lions/adcock_profile-c.jpg
Name: Jed Adcock

Your earliest football memory is: Playing U13s as a six year-old

Best mark you have taken at any level of football: Still yet to take one

Best goal: Probably the one against Collingwood at the Gabba in 2008

Where were you on the day you were drafted: At the Draft

First person you called after you were drafted: I didn’t call anyone

The hardest part of pre-season training: Couran Cove beach sessions

If you could play another professional sport, it would be: NBA

Sports teams you support (non-AFL): LA Clippers

Life motto: Play hard, train hard (thanks Rog)

What dish would you serve up if you were on MasterChef: Mushroom Risotto

Where is the furthest you have been from home: Thailand

What is the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear: An old Brisbane Lions training singlet from my first year. I had to hold onto it because our property steward was too tight to give me a new one

Most environmentally conscious teammate: Luke Power

Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Justin Sherman

Teammate most likely to go into politics after football: Jonathan Brown

What rules you more - your heart or your head: Head

Do you prefer a planned event or an unplanned event: Planned

Your favourite cricketer: David Boon

French fries or wedges: Wedges

Speedos or boardshorts: Boardshorts

What’s on your iPod: I don’t have one
http://www.lions.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5085/newsid/90114/default.aspx

[Jedstheman]

No I-pod lovett.

[b_lions16]

No I-pod lovett.
He rocks it old school, juss like you, doesn't he, Jedda? :p

[Jedstheman]

He rocks it old school, juss like you, doesn't he, Jedda? :p
Quite you.............go blow dry your hair;)

[christicehurst]

He rocks it old school, juss like you, doesn't he, Jedda? :p

Does Jeds even know what a ipod is :p

[lions_girl_4life]

Browny in politics - I would LOVE to see that!!! Imagine, Ruddy v Browny!

[b_lions16]

'Shut up you old worthless hump, I got more women than you could ever imagine' :D